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Graduate and Professional Applications
Welcome! Thank you for your interest in applying to Azusa Pacific University’s graduate
and professional programs. To get started or continue your application, select from
the following options.
New Application
Returning User
DPT Program Applicants: Apply using the
PTCAS application
.
How to Apply
To apply for graduate admission to Azusa Pacific University, U.S. citizens/permanent
residents must submit the following to the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions:
A graduate application
$45 application fee
The application fee must be paid (or waived) before the application can be processed.
The application fee is waived for alumni who have earned a degree previously from
APU.
Proof of an earned bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or both with a minimum 3.0 GPA
from a regionally accredited college or university.
Refer to individual program requirements for specific admissions policies and allowances.
All supplemental items required by the applicant’s program.
Submit required program-specific items to complete the graduate application.
Apply Now
Search Graduate Programs
Once the applicant’s file is complete, with all items required submitted in full,
the file is forwarded to the department for a program acceptance decision. The department
notifies the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions, which in turn notifies
the applicant.
The Graduate and Professional Center notifies students of their admission status.
A letter is sent when a) a program acceptance decision has been received from the
department and the student is admitted to the university, or b) the applicant does
not meet minimum university admission requirements and is denied admission.
For information on conditional admission to a graduate or professional program, see
the university catalog’s admissions sections for
graduate students
and
professional students
.
To apply for admission to Azusa Pacific University as a professional student, U.S.
citizens/permanent residents must:
Find your program
and complete the
program-specific admission requirements
listed under the “Application and Admissions Requirements” tab in the Program Details
section.
Complete your online application.
Submit the $45 application fee.
Obtain all transcripts (official or unofficial) for transfer credit evaluation.
Complete any remaining program-specific requirements.
Apply Now
Find Your Transfer Pathway
Once the applicant’s file is complete, with all items required submitted in full,
the file is forwarded to the department for a program acceptance decision. The department
notifies the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions, which in turn notifies
the applicant.
The Graduate and Professional Center notifies students of their admission status.
A letter is sent when a) a program acceptance decision has been received from the
department and the student is admitted to the university, or b) the applicant does
not meet minimum university admission requirements and is denied admission.
For information on conditional admission to a graduate or professional program, see
the university catalog’s admissions sections for
graduate students
and
professional students
.
International applicants to graduate and professional programs have a separate admissions
process.
View International Applicant Requirements
For students seeking personal or career enrichment, admission as a nondegree student
enables you to take classes at the graduate or professional level without completing
an entire degree, certificate, or credential program.
Applicants approved to take courses as a nondegree-seeking student should be aware
that the courses do not count toward a degree program and do not generally qualify
the student for any financial aid. Courses taken as a prerequisite for an APU graduate
program may qualify for financial aid. Classes for nondegree students are available
at APU’s main campus in Azusa, online, and at APU regional campuses.
To be considered for admission to a course as a nondegree student:
Complete the
application for admission
, selecting the “Nondegree” option under the college dropdown menu
Complete the
Nondegree Intent Form (PDF)
Submit the $45 application fee
Submit official transcripts, including proof of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited institution
Not all classes are available to nondegree-seeking students. Contact
Student Services Center (SSC)
for details on class availability.
Explore Your Area of Study
Browse the categories below to find your program and complete the
program-specific admission requirements
under the “Application and Admissions Requirements” tab in the Program Details section.
Master’s Degree
Doctoral Degree
Certificates and Credentials
Policies and Resources
Official transcripts are required for all degrees, certificates, and credentials earned
prior to application to APU. Official transcripts for other college coursework not
leading to a degree, certificate, or credential may be required by the department
for program acceptance consideration. An official transcript is one which Azusa Pacific
University receives unopened in an envelope sealed by the former institution and which
bears the official seal of the college or university. APU reserves the right to require
transcripts sent directly from the former institution. The baccalaureate degree transcript
is required even if an applicant has earned a master’s degree prior to applying to
APU.
APU alumni need not request official transcripts for baccalaureate coursework from
the undergraduate registrar. When applying for a graduate program, the Office of Graduate
and Professional Admissions will obtain a copy for the graduate admission file.
International transcripts must be translated into English, certified by an authorized
official, and include the posted degree. International transcripts must be evaluated
by an approved agency, which creates an official Degree/Transcript Equivalency Report
to verify that the international degree is comparable to a degree from a regionally
accredited college or university in the United States. An official copy of this Degree/Transcript
Equivalency Report is submitted with a student’s official transcript for university
admission consideration. Contact the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
in the Graduate and Professional Center for a list of approved agencies.
Once filed, transcripts are subject to the provisions of applicable federal and state
laws and regulations and cannot be returned to the applicant or forwarded to other
educational institutions.
Get more information
about ordering an APU transcript.
Admission to graduate and professional programs at Azusa Pacific University is program-specific.
If a student changes plans and wishes to enroll in a program other than that to which
he or she was accepted, then the student must file a Change of Program form with the
Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions in the Graduate and Professional Center.
International students must contact the International Center.
An admissions enrollment counselor will contact the student if further documentation
and materials are required for this change of program. No credit toward the new degree
program will be granted before written program acceptance has been secured.
Students are advised that admission is contingent upon the truthfulness of the information
contained in the application files. Discovery of false information subsequent to admission
is, at the university’s discretion, grounds for immediate dismissal at any point in
the student’s course of study. Such dismissal shall result in forfeiture of all charges
paid and academic credits earned.
View State Authorizations
To accommodate those students who desire a quality graduate or undergraduate education
but are unable to attend Azusa Pacific University’s main campus in Azusa, the university
offers programs at several locations throughout Southern California.
Learn more about the programs offered at APU’s regional locations:
High Desert
(Victorville)
Inland Empire
(San Bernardino)
Monrovia
Murrieta
Orange County
(Orange)
San Diego
Azusa Pacific University, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and
university policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, age, disability, medical status, or status as a veteran. The university also
prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access,
operation of university programs and activities, and employment. This policy is in
accordance with the following laws, as amended, and their implementing regulations,
to the extent and in the circumstances that they are applicable to the university:
Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments
of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973.
The
associate vice president of
human resources
is the compliance officer, and inquiries concerning undergraduate student issues related
to discrimination should be made to the executive director of human resources at (626)
815-4527. Refer to the
Title IX
page on the APU website
for our current Title IX officers.
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Contact Your Admissions Representative
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(626) 812-3016
Location
Welcome Center
Explore APU
APU’s life-changing education develops disciple-scholars, equipping you to succeed
in your field and make a difference in the world.
Schedule a Visit
Request Information
Apply Now
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Apply as a Graduate or Professional Student
Experience the transformative impact of a Christ-centered community, dedicated to
seeing you reach your unique, God-given potential.
Home
>
Graduate and Professional
>
Apply as a Graduate or Professional Student
Graduate and Professional Applications
Welcome! Thank you for your interest in applying to Azusa Pacific University’s graduate
and professional programs. To get started or continue your application, select from
the following options.
New Application
Returning User
DPT Program Applicants: Apply using the
PTCAS application
.
How to Apply
To apply for graduate admission to Azusa Pacific University, U.S. citizens/permanent
residents must submit the following to the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions:
A graduate application
$45 application fee
The application fee must be paid (or waived) before the application can be processed.
The application fee is waived for alumni who have earned a degree previously from
APU.
Proof of an earned bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or both with a minimum 3.0 GPA
from a regionally accredited college or university.
Refer to individual program requirements for specific admissions policies and allowances.
All supplemental items required by the applicant’s program.
Submit required program-specific items to complete the graduate application.
Apply Now
Search Graduate Programs
Once the applicant’s file is complete, with all items required submitted in full,
the file is forwarded to the department for a program acceptance decision. The department
notifies the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions, which in turn notifies
the applicant.
The Graduate and Professional Center notifies students of their admission status.
A letter is sent when a) a program acceptance decision has been received from the
department and the student is admitted to the university, or b) the applicant does
not meet minimum university admission requirements and is denied admission.
For information on conditional admission to a graduate or professional program, see
the university catalog’s admissions sections for
graduate students
and
professional students
.
To apply for admission to Azusa Pacific University as a professional student, U.S.
citizens/permanent residents must:
Find your program
and complete the
program-specific admission requirements
listed under the “Application and Admissions Requirements” tab in the Program Details
section.
Complete your online application.
Submit the $45 application fee.
Obtain all transcripts (official or unofficial) for transfer credit evaluation.
Complete any remaining program-specific requirements.
Apply Now
Find Your Transfer Pathway
Once the applicant’s file is complete, with all items required submitted in full,
the file is forwarded to the department for a program acceptance decision. The department
notifies the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions, which in turn notifies
the applicant.
The Graduate and Professional Center notifies students of their admission status.
A letter is sent when a) a program acceptance decision has been received from the
department and the student is admitted to the university, or b) the applicant does
not meet minimum university admission requirements and is denied admission.
For information on conditional admission to a graduate or professional program, see
the university catalog’s admissions sections for
graduate students
and
professional students
.
International applicants to graduate and professional programs have a separate admissions
process.
View International Applicant Requirements
For students seeking personal or career enrichment, admission as a nondegree student
enables you to take classes at the graduate or professional level without completing
an entire degree, certificate, or credential program.
Applicants approved to take courses as a nondegree-seeking student should be aware
that the courses do not count toward a degree program and do not generally qualify
the student for any financial aid. Courses taken as a prerequisite for an APU graduate
program may qualify for financial aid. Classes for nondegree students are available
at APU’s main campus in Azusa, online, and at APU regional campuses.
To be considered for admission to a course as a nondegree student:
Complete the
application for admission
, selecting the “Nondegree” option under the college dropdown menu
Complete the
Nondegree Intent Form (PDF)
Submit the $45 application fee
Submit official transcripts, including proof of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited institution
Not all classes are available to nondegree-seeking students. Contact
Student Services Center (SSC)
for details on class availability.
Explore Your Area of Study
Browse the categories below to find your program and complete the
program-specific admission requirements
under the “Application and Admissions Requirements” tab in the Program Details section.
Master’s Degree
Doctoral Degree
Certificates and Credentials
Policies and Resources
Official transcripts are required for all degrees, certificates, and credentials earned
prior to application to APU. Official transcripts for other college coursework not
leading to a degree, certificate, or credential may be required by the department
for program acceptance consideration. An official transcript is one which Azusa Pacific
University receives unopened in an envelope sealed by the former institution and which
bears the official seal of the college or university. APU reserves the right to require
transcripts sent directly from the former institution. The baccalaureate degree transcript
is required even if an applicant has earned a master’s degree prior to applying to
APU.
APU alumni need not request official transcripts for baccalaureate coursework from
the undergraduate registrar. When applying for a graduate program, the Office of Graduate
and Professional Admissions will obtain a copy for the graduate admission file.
International transcripts must be translated into English, certified by an authorized
official, and include the posted degree. International transcripts must be evaluated
by an approved agency, which creates an official Degree/Transcript Equivalency Report
to verify that the international degree is comparable to a degree from a regionally
accredited college or university in the United States. An official copy of this Degree/Transcript
Equivalency Report is submitted with a student’s official transcript for university
admission consideration. Contact the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
in the Graduate and Professional Center for a list of approved agencies.
Once filed, transcripts are subject to the provisions of applicable federal and state
laws and regulations and cannot be returned to the applicant or forwarded to other
educational institutions.
Get more information
about ordering an APU transcript.
Admission to graduate and professional programs at Azusa Pacific University is program-specific.
If a student changes plans and wishes to enroll in a program other than that to which
he or she was accepted, then the student must file a Change of Program form with the
Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions in the Graduate and Professional Center.
International students must contact the International Center.
An admissions enrollment counselor will contact the student if further documentation
and materials are required for this change of program. No credit toward the new degree
program will be granted before written program acceptance has been secured.
Students are advised that admission is contingent upon the truthfulness of the information
contained in the application files. Discovery of false information subsequent to admission
is, at the university’s discretion, grounds for immediate dismissal at any point in
the student’s course of study. Such dismissal shall result in forfeiture of all charges
paid and academic credits earned.
View State Authorizations
To accommodate those students who desire a quality graduate or undergraduate education
but are unable to attend Azusa Pacific University’s main campus in Azusa, the university
offers programs at several locations throughout Southern California.
Learn more about the programs offered at APU’s regional locations:
High Desert
(Victorville)
Inland Empire
(San Bernardino)
Monrovia
Murrieta
Orange County
(Orange)
San Diego
Azusa Pacific University, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and
university policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, age, disability, medical status, or status as a veteran. The university also
prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access,
operation of university programs and activities, and employment. This policy is in
accordance with the following laws, as amended, and their implementing regulations,
to the extent and in the circumstances that they are applicable to the university:
Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments
of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973.
The
associate vice president of
human resources
is the compliance officer, and inquiries concerning undergraduate student issues related
to discrimination should be made to the executive director of human resources at (626)
815-4527. Refer to the
Title IX
page on the APU website
for our current Title IX officers.
Read More
Anita Tamang ’26 Is Changing the World One Student at A Time
April 23, 2026
APU Names David Shynn Vice President Over Strategy, Enrollment, and Engagement
April 22, 2026
Student Spotlight: Brandon Cooper ’26: Illustrating God in the Details
April 21, 2026
Global Engagement: Kaylee Gunnoe ’26 Steps Into Service and Surrender
April 17, 2026
Veteran Lucas Naccarati ’25: A Mission-Driven Path to Business Success
April 16, 2026
Setting the Gold Standard: APU Opens New Military Center Focused on Veteran Purpose and Success
April 15, 2026
Efaobasi Ekpe ’26 Shares God’s Power through Storytelling
April 10, 2026
Global Engagement: Camden Patterson ‘28 Living In Obedience in Alaska
April 09, 2026
View More Articles
Contact Your Admissions Representative
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(626) 812-3016
Location
Welcome Center
Explore APU
APU’s life-changing education develops disciple-scholars, equipping you to succeed
in your field and make a difference in the world.
Schedule a Visit
Request Information
Apply Now
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